AY Honors/Knot Tying/Answer Key

1. Define the following terms:

a. Bight

The part of the rope or line, between the end and the standing part, on which a knot is formed

b. Running end

The free end of the rope, usually shorter. This is the end of the rope in which a knot is being tied.

c. Standing part

The part of the rope between the Running end and the Standing end (the end that doesn't move, think of it as if someone is holding it)

d. Underhand loop

A loop formed by passing the running end of a line under the standing part.

e. Overhand loop

A loop formed by passing the running end of a line over the standing part.

f. Turn

g. Bend

h. Hitch

i. Splice

j. Whipping

2. Know how to care for rope.

• a. Keep the rope clean.
• b. Always coil a rope before storing it.
• c. Make sure wet rope is dry before coiling it.
• d. Return rope to its proper place after using it.

3. Describe the difference between laid rope and braided rope and list three uses of each.

Differences and Uses of laid rope: (differences) laid rope is constructed twisting a few fibers clockwise to form yarn. (Uses) inverts water, and can stand an immense string Differences and Uses of Braided rope(differences): rope is woven be braided machine three or more strands. (uses) wrigging and spinning

4. Identify the following types of rope:

a. Manila

b. Sisal

c. Nylon

d. Polypropylene

7. Make a six-foot piece of three-strand twisted rope from native materials or twine.

Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Knots/Making rope

References

"Why Knot? an introduction to knots, splices & rope" DVD and rope available through AdventSource.org